perfect baked pitatoes

How To Make perfect baked pitatoes

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 400•
• Step 2
  Wash and dry baking potatoes.
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  Step 3
  Using a sharp knife cut very shallow slits down the center of each potato then cut two small slits crosswise.
• Step 4
  Using disposable kitchen gloves grease each potatoes with shortening
• Step 5
  Place potatoes directly on middle rack of oven. Bake for 30 minutes then turn each potato and bake an additional 30 minutes
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  Step 6
  Serve piping hot with butter, sour cream and salt and pepper.
• Step 7
  Add toppings of choice such as chives, green onion, or shredded cheeses
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